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AO52 UFD

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

253,072 mi
Last recorded253,072 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 253,072 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 249,810 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 249,810 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 232,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 222,470 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 201,175 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 203,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 190,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 168,026 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 140,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 19 Dec 2007 140,472 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 19 Dec 2006 113,104 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2005 85,899 miles

rear brakes starting to bind

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AO52 UFD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 UFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 UFD registered?

AO52 UFD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is AO52 UFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 UFD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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